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USDA Sets 5 Percent Rule for Organic Residue Testing
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has expanded the amount of residue testing required for organic products. Based on a Nov. 9 Federal Register notice, the Agricultural Marketing Service that administers the organic program will require certifying agents to annually conduct … Continue reading
IRS May be Given Authority to Seize TSP Accounts for Unpaid Taxes
Lawmakers are scheduled to act on a bill that would allow the Internal Revenue Service to seize money from Thrift Savings Plan accounts of federal workers for unpaid taxes. The Thrift Savings Plan serves as a retirement investment fund for … Continue reading
Native American Celebration Honors Culture, History of Indian Country
Humor and a love for family, the Creator and the land is what has allowed the Native American Indian to survive. Those elements showed through during the Farm Service Agency’s Native American Heritage Month Celebration held Tuesday. “We are evolving. … Continue reading
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OPM Changes Inclement Weather Policy to End Confusion
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management aimed this week to alleviate confusion about the status of federal offices during inclement weather or natural disasters. The department issued new language and updated dismissal and closure procedures after Hurricane Sandy left employees … Continue reading
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Indiana FSA Educates Community During Family Farm Day
In an effort to capture families and young people’s attention and to encourage them to explore what programs are available from the USDA Farm Service Agency, the Henry County Indiana USDA Service Center held its second annual community outreach day … Continue reading
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Farm Income Expected to Decline But Remain Second Highest in History
U.S. farm income is expected to decline by nearly $4 billion from its all-time high in 2011, yet that number is still the second highest on record since the 1970’s, according to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Today’s forecast is heartening. … Continue reading
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Milk Production Remains Steady Despite Drought, Loss of Cows
Dairymen may have lost several cows due to drought, high feed prices and heat, but milk production has remained steady, according to USDA’s latest dairy report. Released last week, the report showed milk production in the 23 major states averaged … Continue reading
One Week Left to Vote in County Committee Elections
Only one week remains in the 2012 Farm Service Agency County Committee elections. Completed ballots must be returned by mail or in person to local USDA Service Centers by Dec. 3. Those who did not receive a ballot may pick … Continue reading
Study: Using Less Water Won’t Affect Peach Quality or Yield
USDA researchers have found a way to conserve water given post-harvest to early-season peaches in California’s San Joaquin Valley without affecting the quality. Early-season peaches are harvested in May but require most of their water from June through September when … Continue reading
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Not Your Ancestor’s Turkey
Turkey always serves as the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving Day meal, but many of today’s birds are far from what originators of the holiday ate. Scientist from the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute’s Center for Conservation and Evolutionary Genetics have found … Continue reading
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